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Taking Inventory

10/27/2020

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A friend recently said to me that the more she does, the more she used to do. In truth, for her this means she prioritizes what God is telling her to do NOW. But for most, the more we do, the more we begin to neglect the weightier pursuits of life— drawing near to God, and drawing out the hearts of those with whom we do life. 

Gold must be mined. Gems are unearthed. Pearls are found at the depths. Ancient truths are discovered. A cursory glance in the direction of treasure does not yield a bounty.

Take inventory. As you have picked up more to do, what have you set down? Invest the time needed for the most valuable returns available to you, while you still can.  

The rewarding adventure of Windfall awaits! 


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Like a Child

10/24/2020

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I had not climbed a tree in many years. I like climbing trees. I used to climb the Eastern White pines in my front yard as high as I could go in wind storms for an exciting ride. The bark was smooth and their trunks supple— I held on for dear life, arms and legs my safety harnesses, while seated on the boughs.

Oh the foolishness of childhood. To think pleasure could be unbridled, love could be given freely, and the future held promise. And yet, Jesus tells us the Kingdom of God belongs to those who are like children. Anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it. Jesus took the children in His arms and placed His hands on their heads and blessed them. ‭‭(Mark‬ ‭10:14-16‬ ‭NLT‬‬)

I am almost sixty but I decided to make a go of it again to see how high I could climb an evergreen near my home. Not very. Maybe 10-12 feet? My legs do not lift with enough range of motion, and my strength fails to heave my extra pounds to the next tier.

Not all children can climb trees. But all of God’s children can come curl up in His lap and forget all about the ways we have failed, receiving His hand upon our heads for a blessing. At His right hand are pleasures forevermore, empowerment to love even when it hurts, and a future full of restoration.






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    Two of our three children have Tourette's Syndrome as well as a few other co-morbidities, inherited neuropsychiatric disorders. I'm still happily married, love life and want to share encouragement bringing hope, humor and insight into the process of raising children who are different. 

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